Sec. 458.010. GENERAL POWERS OF RURAL TRANSIT DISTRICTS. (a) In addition to a power expressly granted by this chapter, a rural transit district has any power necessary to carry out a purpose of the district.
(b) A rural transit district may contract with the United States, a state or state agency, another rural transit district, an urban transit district, a metropolitan or regional transit authority, a county, a municipality, a metropolitan municipal corporation, a special district, a governmental agency in or outside this state, or any private person, firm, or corporation:
(1) to receive a gift or grant or secure a loan or advance for a preliminary planning and feasibility study; or
(2) for the design, construction, or operation of a transportation facility, including an intermodal transportation facility.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 30.36(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle K - Mass Transportation
Chapter 458 - Rural and Urban Transit Districts
Section 458.002. Contracts With Department for Provision of Rural Public Transportation Services
Section 458.003. Rural Public Transportation Conference
Section 458.004. Attendance at Conference
Section 458.005. Public Hearing on Creation of Rural Transportation District; Notice
Section 458.006. Governing Body of Rural Transit District
Section 458.007. Unserved Rural Areas May Join Rural Transit District
Section 458.008. Merger of Rural Transit Districts
Section 458.009. Urban Transit Districts
Section 458.010. General Powers of Rural Transit Districts
Section 458.011. Additional Powers of Rural or Urban Transit District